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Eating disorders are abnormal eating behaviours that affect the oral health of children and can cause nutritional deficiencies. It involves irregular eating habits, related thoughts, and emotions. Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating are various eating disorders. The deficiencies due to eating disorders may have a severe impact on damaging the oral tissues. Types …

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Permanent tooth eruption is the process of replacing primary teeth (deciduous teeth) with permanent teeth (adult teeth). Permanent tooth eruption starts at the age of 6 years; usually, molars are the first permanent teeth to erupt into the oral cavity. Stages of tooth eruption Tooth eruption consists of three stages: Pre-eruptive: During this stage, tooth …

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Oral health plays a significant role in the development and prevention of gum diseases. Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth. It is caused by the accumulation of plaque, a sticky film of bacteria that forms on the teeth and along the gumline. …

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Maintaining oral health is very important for children to avoid tooth decay and tooth pain. Motivating them to brush their teeth daily is not a simple task, and it takes time for children to practice and understand the importance of brushing. A few tips and tricks can help your children brush their teeth regularly. Tips …

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Vaping is the act of inhaling and exhaling nicotine vapor through the mouth by using an electronic device called an e-cigarette that vaporizes liquids. Teenagers may think e-cigarettes are less harmful than traditional smoking, but this is not true. The inhaled vapor may have nicotine particles that inhibit blood flow to the gum tissue, which …

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A tooth stain is a discoloration of the tooth surface that appears as brown, yellow, or grey color. Tooth stains cannot be removed easily. Foods and drinks that contain chemical compounds like chromogens, tannins, and acids may disrupt the layers of enamel, invade the layers of the tooth, and cause staining of the tooth. Top …

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Enamel is the outer layer of the tooth that is hard and visible. Enamel hypoplasia is a condition that occurs when the cells (ameloblasts) that produce enamel are disturbed during the formation of tooth enamel. The tooth affected by enamel hypoplasia appears as brown stains, white spots, and grooves. Features of Enamel Hypoplasia White spots …

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Eating habits have an important role to play in maintaining oral health. Eating disorders are serious psychological conditions that are visible physically and have a huge impact on all the vital systems of the body, including oral health. The basic signs and symptoms of these disorders are first visible in the mouth. Some of the …

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Eating healthy food that is rich in nutrients is important for the overall health of the body as well as the teeth and gums. The first step of digestion begins at the mouth, where we chew and swallow the food. So, it is important to have nutrient-rich food that maintains good oral health and the …

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